Archdiocesan news briefs
Deacon Diaper Drive underway
The permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in conjunction with the Respect Life Apostolate, are now collecting diapers for infants, toddlers and adults as part of their 10th annual archdiocesanwide Lenten pro-life service project to assist families in need. Last year, more than 225,000 diapers were collected for those in need and the hope is to exceed that total this year. Please consider placing the purchase of infant, toddler or adult diapers on your shopping list and bring them to your local parish during the Lenten weekends selected and advertised by your parish. All diapers collected will be donated to local families in need throughout the archdiocese. There is a need for larger-sized diapers and toddler pull-up pants for children, as well as wipes and adult diapers.
St. Charles Lwanga Center open house
The St. Charles Lwanga Center will host an open house, prayer service and blessing at its new location, 8240 Washington St. in Vinita Park, on Saturday, March 29. A prayer service and blessing will take place from 9-11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30. A discussion will take place from 1-3 p.m. To RSVP for the lunch, visit stlreview.com/3F74Dpd.
Rosary for Life
The Respect Life Apostolate invites all to join in peaceful prayer and witness at the First Saturday Rosary for Life from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Saturday, April 5, outside the Planned Parenthood at 4251 Forest Park Avenue. Additional prayer and hospitality will be offered by the Salesian Sisters of Mary Immaculate at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent after the prayer event. For more information, contact prolife@archstl.org.
Sharing hope with our children
The Office of Catholic Education and Formation will host speaker Katie Prejean McGrady for a talk on “Jubilee Year of Hope: Sharing Hope with Our Children” on Thursday, April 10, at the Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Drive in Shrewsbury. McGrady is an award-winning author, international speaker, podcaster, daily radio show host, wife and mom. The free event is designed for parish and school leaders, teachers, catechists, parents and grandparents. Two sessions are available: 1-2:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Reservations are required at stlreview.com/4c3lUvR.
Meet Them at the Well
The Southern Vicariate of the Archdiocese of St. Louis will host “Meet Them at the Well: Walking with Our Loved Ones Who Have Left the Church” from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Bloomsdale Knights of Columbus Hall, 175 Jersey Lane. Participants will learn how to talk to adult children who have left the Church, practice sharing their faith story with others, hear practical dos and don’ts and strategies for addressing roadblocks to returning to church. Registration is required at stlreview.com/41zCezJ. For more information, contact Jennifer Meehan at (314) 363-6945 or jmeehan@archstl.org.
Martha Retreat Day
All women who serve the Lord and His Church in any capacity are invited to a “Martha” Retreat Day from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Good Shepherd Church, 703 Third Street in Hillsboro. The free mini retreat will include reflections on the “three Marys” in the Gospels. To register, visit stlreview.com/4iUUKtf. For more info or questions, contact Jennifer Meehan at (314) 363-6945 or jmeehan@archstl.org.
